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Mentoring women business owners in Pittsburgh

Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan Wednesday, May 15, 2013
There's no better time for women to own a business in Pittsburgh. More than ever, resources for mentoring women are helping them bust through barriers and grow, grow, grow.

The Rise of the Rest

Eric Peterson Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Has Silicon Valley jumped the shark? Ask many keen observers of technology communities from coast to coast, and they'll tell you that 2013 is prime time for startups to bloom in unexpected cities—like Pittsburgh.    

How to film a music documentary in Mongolia

Lauren Knapp Wednesday, March 20, 2013
It's a great story of a courageous young woman entering a new country cold to research rock bands and a lesson on how to get connected anywhere. Read the story, then see the outstanding trailer.

Pittsburgh and beyond: How anchor institutions are shaping our cities

Lee Chilcothe Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Oakland has long been a hub of commerce and spinoffs due to the concentration of universities, hospitals and research centers. Now the influence of these anchor institutions' is being felt in many other neighborhoods. We take a look at what's  happening in other cities, as well as Pittsburgh, as public-private partnerships increase and neighbors are getting more of a say in the shaping of their communities.

Moms with home businesses make it work

Marty Levine Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Pittsburgh moms who are staying home to raise their kids and build a career are finding fresh ways to ensure that both thrive despite the many challenges.

Some standout 20-something Pittsburgh entrepreneurs

Marty Levine Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Meet a new breed of young Pittsburgh entrepreneurs -- some still in college -- who hope to make a mark on the world. So far so good.

The Top 10 Tech Companies to Watch in 2013

Deb Smit Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Pop City launches the first of a two-part feature on home-grown companies poised to hit their stride in the coming year. Among our brightest tech stars, one helped both presidential campaigns while another just added Dallas Maverick owner and Mt. Lebanon native, Mark Cuban, to its board. Find out who they are and what's next for them in 2013.

Dreadnought Wines: the big thinking behind the little wine store

Abby Sadowsky Bolton Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Just in time for the holidays, a look at a one-of-a-kind place in Pittsburgh which has many followers (called sippers!). Read about the various wines and tastings and classes available at Dreadnought wines and the personalities behind the scenes--and don't miss the suggested wines for your holiday drinking.

Ladies United for the Preservation of Cocktails: drink up and drink in!

Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan Wednesday, September 12, 2012
What started as an excuse to get together and party has inspired chapters the world over. LUPEC, Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails, is a feminist group that works via celebration. How can you resist their feisty blend of mixing specialized cocktails along with lessons about women's history?

The PortaKeg story: Get your beer here! Or anywhere.

Albert Ciuksza Wednesday, August 08, 2012
What happened when guys on a camping trip tried to haul along a makeshift draft beer unit? Out of the suds of foamy failure grew an idea for a portable keg. And that grew into a startup company. And that is being launched with a lot of encouragement from the business community. It's the power of Pittsburgh, claims this partner.

Rebuilding Pittsburgh's Entrepreneurial Economy: Part 4

Daniel Lovering, Pittsburgh Today Wednesday, June 27, 2012
How hard is it for startup companies to grow and stay in Pittsburgh? While there are advantages, from university research to low overhead to good quality of life, the lack of venture capital and a weak transportation system are challenges. In part four of a seven-part series, we look at companies that have left and some that have stayed and why.

Rebuilding Pittsburgh's Entrepreneurial Economy Part 3: The early capital gap

Daniel Lovering, Pittsburgh Today Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Local start-ups have raised tens of millions of dollars in recent years. But a shift in the venture capital industry toward later-stage firms has created problems for entrepreneurs looking for early capital. Will that change with Pittsburgh producing more successful exits such as Knopp Neurosciences?

Rebuilding an entrepreneurial economy: Pittsburgh's next comeback

Daniel Lovering, Pittsburgh Today Wednesday, June 06, 2012
In the first of a series of articles, read how Pittsburgh is rebuilding its reputation for innovation and entrepreneurial excellence. Despite barriers, investors and entrepreneurs agree Pittsburgh has made tremendous strides in business creation. Technology flows more freely from universities. Economic development agencies actively assist startups. And the city’s image has improved significantly in recent years.

City Vitals 2.0: How does Pittsburgh stack up?

Tracy Certo Wednesday, May 23, 2012
How does Pittsburgh rank in the areas of most importance to a city's success? In four categories: connection, innovation, talent and distinctiveness, we give you a snapshot of how our fair city is benchmarked against others in a series of indicators from walkability (we do well) to venture capital (not bad) to restaurant variety (not good) to college attainment (better!).

A hotbed of innovation: What's new at Carnegie Mellon

Babs Carryer Wednesday, April 25, 2012
At Carnegie Mellon, students and faculty alike are inspired to create technologies that change the world. So when a CMU grad and four-time entrepreneur returned to campus, they lined up the best and the brightest to present their ideas to him. Here's the insider view.
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